Over 200 hectares in Chubut province, Argentina, have been affected by a major wildfire that started in the town of Epuyén. The fire is believed to have been caused by the negligence of a tourist who threw hot ashes on the grass. Authorities have launched an investigation, and if her guilt is proven, the woman could face a prison sentence of 3 to 10 years for an environmental crime. Firefighters, numbering between 140 and 180, are working in difficult conditions on steep, rocky terrain. The fire chief stated that the fire was undoubtedly caused by human activity. Forecasted rains are expected to be crucial for extinguishing the flames.
